CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers
CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers
Why was CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers recalled?
The computer's alert signal system may not work properly and the computer screen may freeze. This may cause inaccurate information to be displayed, such as water depth, tank pressure, and ascent rate, posing a risk to the safety of a diver.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit. Contact: Consumers can call UWATEC American representatives at (800) 382-2211 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or register on the website at www.uwatec.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- UWATEC Smart Dive Computers
- Company
- UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland
- Quantity
- 6,000
- Sold at
- Authorized UWATEC dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through June 2003, for between $638 and $910.
- Recall date
- July 17, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the dive computers not working properly, though no injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled units are the UWATEC Smart PRO and the Smart COM dive computers. The Smart PRO is offered as a console and as a wrist unit. The Smart COM only comes in a console model. The names of each unit appear on the computer case, along with the name "UWATEC."